SM

Mark,

Mark wrote:
“I do believe that there is a gift of teaching. I also believe that there is a gift of prophecy. The difference is i don’t believe that the gift of prophecy commended for women by Paul in 1 Cor 11 is the same gift as that of teaching in Eph 4:11. Paul numerously distinguishes between the 2 gifts which is all i am doing.”

I do not understand anybody to be arguing they are the same. Correct me if I am wrong. I do understand you to be saying prophecy is “higher” than teaching, and I am not sure what you mean by “higher”. It is a gift to be desired. It is preferred over tongues for the obvious reason of understanding and edification.

I understand you to say women are given the gift of prophesy in 1 Cor 11. Are women given the gift of teaching in Eph 4:11?